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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,023. The state had 29 new cases and 41 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 229. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state will challenge a federal judges ruling that lets the National Park Service ban July Fourth fireworks at Mt Rushmore. She says its important to hold the celebration. Noem says the fireworks highlights state tourism. Noem says they didn’t get a good explanation for the cancellation.… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(WNAX)- As life returns to a more normal pace, the South Dakota State University Foundation will be ready with their next major fundraising campaign. Foundation President Steve Erpanbach. Erpanbach says they have set another ambitious goal. Erpanbach says they plan to fund a variety of projects and scholarships. The Foundation now has an endowment… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Raising awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) was the goal of a gathering on the Capitol Building lawn last Friday morning in Pierre. Around 20 people rode horses and ponies from Farm Island (on the east side of Pierre) to the Capitol Building. Leta Wise Spirit from Pierre spoke about how… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen City Council held a hearing to determine whether to award the municipal hangar at the Aberdeen Airport to Darrell Hillestead. Speaking against the resolution was the attorney for Qwest Aviation, Adam Altman. Altman explain about the loss revenue to the city by awarding the hangar to Hillestead. Altman… Read more »
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another gas line was hit by a contractor Monday, this time in Fort Pierre. Volunteer Fire Department chief Justin Jones says it happened in the 100 block of South 3rd Street. Jones says they were on scene less than an hour. This is the 4th gas line break in under a week… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Leaders from six South Dakota Ag groups met recently and talked about solutions to address the current price crisis in the cattle industry. South Dakota Stock Grower’s Association Executive Director James Halverson says all the groups agreed on three major concerns. He says one of the major needs is for improved price transparency… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday morning Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared on AgriTalk that airs on KSDN. The Congressman talk about his role on the negotiations for infrastructure in the country. Congressman Johnson talks about wanting to be a leader in agriculture at Congress. Johnson talks the impact the soybean plant has had in Aberdeen. Congressman Johnson… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported no new COVID-related deaths through Friday, while active cases decreased & hospitalizations increased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,022. The state had 14 new cases and 36 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 242. Those hospitalized in connection with… Read more »
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Groton woman has captured the 2021 Miss South Dakota crown. The Rapid City Journal reports Kaitlin O’Neil won the title Saturday night. She bested 14 other women from across the state to earn an $8,000 scholarship with a platform entitled “Bloom – Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, Healthy You.” O’Neill… Read more »
YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Interim committees of the South Dakota legislature are attempting to figure out a smooth path to medical marijuana legalization. Voters approved the measure last fall that becomes effective on July first. Senator Art Rusch of Vermillion says the state departments coming up with rules aren’t ready yet. Rusch says another of his committees… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. – One person died late Friday night in a motorcycle-pickup crash north of Aberdeen. Names of the two people involved are not yet being released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2020 Harley Davidson FLHTCSE2 motorcycle was southbound on 387th Avenue. A 2013 Dodge Ram pickup, going north… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The U-S Army Corps of Engineers is continuing to prepare those with interests in the Missouri River to prepare for low water as runoff into the main stem system is now forecast to be 61-percent of average. John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Water Management Division says a letter has been sent… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-Saturday, June 5th is 605 Day in South Dakota. Tourism department spokesperson Katlyn Svendsen says the entire state is served by one area code and 605 Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great faces and great places in South Dakota. She says there are a variety of ways to recognize 605 Day. Svendsen… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A task force established by the South Dakota legislature continues their work, meeting at South Dakota State University in Brookings Thursday. The legislature mandated the task force to produce a report on operational efficiencies by the Board of Regents. Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says they’ve done a great deal but there is… Read more »
